8. Apply the protective plastic plates (A) between the dashboard (B) and piano wire (C) and between the windshield (D) and piano wire. With a
helper on the outside, pull the piano wire back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano wire as close to the windshield as possible to prevent
damage to the body and dashboard. Carefully cut through the rubber dam and adhesive (E) around the entire windshield. Take care not to damage
the windshield defogger harness (F).
9. Carefully remove the windshield.
10. With a putty knife, scrape the old adhesive until smooth to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire
windshield opening flange;
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Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
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Remove the rubber dam and fasteners from the body.
11. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean
surface.
12. If the old windshield will be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive, the rubber dam and the dashboard seal from the
windshield. Clean the inside face and the edge of the windshield with isopropyl alcohol where new adhesive is to be applied. Make sure the
bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.